Fragrance comparison

Atomico XXVI vs Durra

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Atomico XXVI

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #54,893 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,750 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Atomico XXVI
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Atomico XXVI1/4

Durra3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Atomico XXVI
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Durra

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Atomico XXVIClaudio Cutuli Parfums

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value26

Category winnerAtomico XXVIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

smoky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseBlack PepperLabdanumVanilla

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarAustralian SandalwoodHaitian Vetiver

Base4 to 8 hours

AmberCashmere WoodLeather

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesIncense, Vanilla, Haitian Vetiver and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Atomico XXVI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDurraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atomico XXVI by Claudio Cutuli Parfums is a rich woody amber fragrance built on resins, dry woods, and soft warmth. It opens with smoky incense and a sharp kick of crushed black pepper, paired with sticky labdanum and sweet vanilla. As the initial sharpness settles, the scent moves into a dry forest heart of cedar, cr…

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Durra opens with a sharp burst of salty sea notes, cold aldehydes, and clary sage before diving into a dark heart of agarwood and smoky incense. The dry-down settles into heavy castoreum leather, amber, and bitter cumin on skin. It suits cold winter evenings, black-tie dinners, or outdoor gatherings where a dense, mar…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Atomico XXVI or Durra?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories. Atomico XXVI is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Atomico XXVI for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Atomico XXVI or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Atomico XXVI 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atomico XXVI or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Atomico XXVI 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atomico XXVI and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Vanilla, Haitian Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.

Is Atomico XXVI or Durra better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atomico XXVI and Durra?

Atomico XXVI has top notes of Incense, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Vanilla, heart notes of Cedar, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood and Leather. Durra has top notes of Sea Notes, Watery Notes, Aldehydes and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Cashmere Wood, a base of Castoreum, Civetta, Musk and Immortelle.